Alright, so I've had the moment, the one I've been waiting for, the time when I finally realize what I want to do. Over the past few years whenever there has been a catering event for Sparky's big or small, Jeff will always ask me if want to work the event. I've done huge weddings and small get togethers. Every single one was a blast! Earlier this week Jeff got a call from a woman in Sun City who was haivng a Christmas Party and wondered if Jeff knew of anyone who could come and help her during the party and of course he called me.
I showed up about an hour early last night and Pokey (yep, that's what they call her, never did find out why) was in panic mode with all the last minute stuff. I just jumped right in and helped her finish the appetizers and get everything plated up and garnished etc. As people began to arrive I took them drinks, talked to them, made sure the platters stayed full of appetizers and washed a few dishes here and there. This allowed Pokey to really enjoy her party which she very much appreciated. I cannot tell you how much fun it was! I can do this, and I can do so much more. The way I figure it though, this is how you start. Pokey is a realtor and she says she does these kinds of things all the time and will call me again. She even paid me way more than she originally agreed to ($100 for three hours of work that was FUN is awesome!).
If I can get my name out there and word of mouth spreads, then people will begin to ask me to do bigger things. I can be totally flexible. I can do the small home parties, and when the time comes, I hope to be doing big weddings! Doing these parties includes everything I am good at. It's like being on stage really. You smile, you talk to people and make sure they are having a great time. AND, when I am doing more catering, I will be cooking too which is another thing I love. It will have to be an on the side thing for a while, but yep, this is it.
Wow, I am excited.
Oh, and to top the evening off, Sam Bradford of OU won the Heisman Trophy! Go Sooners!
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Erin -
Very cool to get that feeling of finding your niche. I will be praying for you and for Jeff. Have a great Christmas. I look forward to reading how God works all this crap together for your good. I'm sure looking forward to the same in my life. :)
Todd
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